Mechanical Engineer, P.E.
This position is primarily responsible for managing all aspects of mechanical design associated with assigned projects including control, organization, planning and communication with the Fiedler Group Team, outside consultants, jurisdictional agencies, and client representatives ensuring the efficient, cost-effective completion of these project elements: conceptual design development; entitlement design submittals; design coordination of outside mechanical design consultants; construction document development and P&ID’s; bid and construction support by performing the following duties. Ideal candidates will have between 8 – 10years of experience working in the Oil & Gas Industry specifically on compressor stations, pump stations, and pipeline design and installation. Successful candidates will be self-starters and able to work independently.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Review civil, mechanical, instrumentation, or electrical plans and specifications along with site survey information.
• Sizing and selection of pipe, components, and appurtenances for project specific requirements.
• Equipment selection and specification for gas system components such as piping, control valves, regulators, isolation valves, strainers, filters, pressure/temperature/flow instrumentation, vessels, heaters, compressors.
• Equipment selection and specification for mechanical system components such as piping, valves pumps, fans, blowers, tanks, vessels, heat exchangers, instrumentation, etc.
• Design coordination with the client, vendors, and inter-disciplines between the mechanical, electrical, and civil/structural work.
• Sizing and performance calculations.
• Assists with project plans and reports and other technical documentation.
Quality Assurance:
• Ensures that all mechanical design related deliverables issued by Fiedler Group are complete, accurate and comply with both Fiedler Group and customer’s standards and specifications.
• Verifies mechanical drawings have been checked and signed off by designated personnel. Approve all mechanical drawing packages, exhibits and documents assembled.
Scheduling:
• Coordinates mechanical design activity and consultants to ensure all assigned project timelines are met.
Budgeting and Financial Controls:
• Monitors Fiedler Group mechanical design budgets to ensure that budgeted hours are not exceeded.
• Ensures timely, accurate design services proposals and change order submittals are prepared and submitted to the project manager prior to commencing work on the additional services.
• Maintains cost and budget controls for each assigned mechanical design element through systematic management of cost drivers.
• Conducts timely review of consultant invoicing, ensuring prompt and accurate processing of all financial documentation.
Consultant Supervision:
• Manages outside mechanical consultants’ activities and deliverables as required to ensure accurate, cost-effective completion of all assigned tasks.
Communication:
• Provides accurate and timely data input for your assigned projects.
• Ensures that all scheduled Project deliverables (status reports, meeting reports, site specific reports, conceptual and preliminary plans, drawings, etc.) are issued on schedule to all appropriate client and team members.
Project Management:
• Understands and applies all relevant Fiedler Group and client design standards and procedures.
• Provides cost estimates, proposals, schedules and timelines and related deliverables as requested by project manager and client.
• Provides technical advice and counsel to clients, assisting them in achieving accurate understanding of project issues.
Public Representation:
• Represents Fiedler Group and our clients by attending meetings with local municipalities as required. Responsibilities include quality and timeliness of all related exhibits and negotiations on behalf of our clients’ interests, and successful acquisition of all project permit approvals.
CAD Standards & File Maintenance:
• Ensure conformance with client and Fiedler Group standards and procedures.
Technical Expertise:
• Possesses solid technical expertise and competency and is directly involved in the technical aspects of each assigned project.
• Possesses thorough understanding and application of current building codes is required.
• Manages outside mechanical consultants.
Accountability:
• Accountable for all Fiedler Group mechanical design activities, including consultant design activities, as well as the accuracy, cost controls, budget, reporting, and timeliness of all assigned projects and related client management.
• Responsible for consulting, coordinating and/or directing other disciplines, vendors, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary.
• Responsible for quality and accuracy of all mechanical drawing packages, exhibits and documents assembled.
• Manage planning, design development, and production of working drawings and construction documents.
• Responsible for plan check requirements and ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.
Skills:
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit and Photometric Software
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Advanced knowledge of QA/QC process
• Thorough understanding and application of current building codes is required and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents
• High degree of initiative, flexibility, and resourcefulness
• Excellent communication skills (graphic, writing, and oral)
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Extremely organized and attentive to detail
Education and Experience:
• California licensed Mechanical Engineer, required
• Minimum of 8-10 years progressive experience in management and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required
• Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent, preferred
Salary: Up to $130,000 per year
Benefits:
• Up to 95% paid Medical (HMO & PPO), 90% paid Dental (Employee)
• 100% paid Vision, LTD, Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health and Wellness Benefit
• 401(k) Plan with immediate vesting and company matching
• Discretionary Bonuses
• Tiered Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 15 days/year
• PTO Cash Out Option
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Holiday Get-Togethers & Firm-wide celebrations and events
• Training and Educational Opportunities
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday (Hybrid, Thurs-Fri Remote)
License/Certification:
• PE license in CA